Secondary Bio-Chem Teacher

THE CASCO SECONDARY SCHOOL

The Casco Schools are looking to appoint enthusiastic and passionate Secondary School Science teacher to work in our supportive and dynamic team. All positions will start in August 2025. 

As bilingual British international schools, The Casco Schools were established in 2019 to provide high-quality education in Panama. We currently offer preschool, primary and secondary school. Our schools are united by one philosophy: we aim to inspire our students to learn, explore and soar, developing them into confident, creative and balanced global citizens who face challenges with determination, eagerness and excitement. 

The Casco School is unique in character, offering a truly engaging global education for students. Our campuses are nestled in two of Panama's vibrant neighbourhoods: the main business district, Costa del Este, and next to the Panama Canal in the north of the city, Albrook. Our Secondary School is located in Albrook, surrounded by sports fields, parks, restaurants and historical buildings once connected to the operation of the Canal.   

Our Secondary School is creative, dynamic, and based around a strong community of families all seeking a neighbourhood school with a difference. We currently have over 100 students in Years 7-12, representing 35 countries from 6 continents, all wishing to align with our international ethos. Because we are preparing our students for international examinations in English, 80% of our subjects are taught in English. We do not expect you to have a full grasp of Spanish, just a positive attitude in wanting to learn. 

We offer an unparalleled standard of personalised education with opportunities for students to explore their creative and entrepreneurial talents and learn in small groups from a talented and cohesive team of international educators. As a member of our team, we truly value and wish to utilise your skills and experience. Being a purposefully smaller school, our leaders and teachers all know each child on our campus as we are passionate about building a community-driven school. Working closely with the leadership team, teachers and students play an integral role in the planning and design of all aspects of our curriculum and campus as we expand our facilities and add our Year 13 class in 2025. 

To learn more about our school, please visit our website, our Instagram page or contact our Secondary Principal, Richard Hengelbrok (richard.hengelbrok@thecascohighschool.com). 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking to appoint a Science teacher with experience with GCSE or IGCSE Science. Experience with Cambridge A Level or the IBDP is also highly desirable.   The school follows the Cambridge IGCSE and A Level programs. You will be responsible for teaching IGCSE Science, A Level and possibly IBDP in the near future.

This is an outstanding opportunity to play a major role in the creation of this unique Secondary School. The science department is expanding and new labs will be built. This is the ideal time to join our science department and help design and improve our program.

All candidates are expected to have: 

• A Bachelor of Education degree or a PGCE from an accredited university, and QTS or other internationally recognised teaching qualification

• At least two years of recent experience in teaching, preferably in an international school

• Secure knowledge of excellent classroom practice in teaching, learning, assessment and reporting

• A willingness and enthusiasm to collaborate with co-teachers.

• Secure knowledge of safeguarding and child protection best practice 

BENEFITS

• A competitive salary 

• Flights at the start and end of contract

• An initial 2 year contract (renewable annually thereafter)

• Private health insurance

• An excellent working environment with supportive and committed staff

• Students who are inquirers and highly motivated by inspirational teaching

• Personal and professional development opportunities, including career growth within the school

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you would like to be part of The Casco School, we look forward to receiving your application as follows:

Fill out the TES application form ensuring you add a recent CV and letter of application outlining your experience, personal and professional qualities and reasons for choosing The Casco School (1 side of A4)

Questions regarding your application should be directed to richard.hengelbrok@thecascohighschool.com

We will interview excellent candidates as we receive them and may appoint an excellent candidate before the closing date.

Following an initial selection process, applicants will be contacted. 

1. Informal 15-minute discussion on the role 

2. Interviews will take place 

3. References will be checked

4. Criminal background checks will be requested

5. Offer will be made

6. Upon acceptance, our excellent onboarding process begins. 

Start date: 11th August 2025

The Casco Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. All post-holders are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures, including satisfactory criminal record checks both from their country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.